Between Villefranche de Rouergue and Najac, lace up your shoes for a hike in La Fouillade. A lake, shaded paths and pretty viewpoints: perfect for a nice walk!

Where to go for a walk in La Fouillade? 6 loops are offered by the town of La Fouillade, 16 kilometers from Villefranche de Rouergue and 6 kilometers from Najac.

Saubayre Lake – 2,1 km

The tour of the lake is easy, a pleasant family walk, and a playground to entertain the little ones. Swimming and boats are prohibited on the lake. Fishing is permitted during the opening season. You can extend the walk by taking the marked path that leads you to the heart of a chestnut grove and you will descend by the "Roman road". Be respectful, keep your dogs on a leash when you are walking along a field where a herd is grazing.
This loop has been marked as PR Yellow by the Town Hall of La Fouillade.

The Saubayre, La Fouillade
11 Route du Rouergue
12270 LA FOUILLADE
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The Cross of Sainte-Germaine – 3,9 km

Walk to do with the family, path without difficulty and shaded. Nice viewpoint at the level of the rocks. Two possibilities of returning by the village or by the starting route. Be respectful, keep your dogs on a leash when you go along a field where a herd is grazing.
This PR was created and marked out by the Town Hall of La Fouillade; yellow PR type markings.

Hiking the Cross of Sainte-Germaine

The small Arcanhac loop – 4,8 km

A pleasant walk for young and old along the Bertrandie stream. You will cross the Roman bridge built from a single stone. You will stay on the road until the hamlet of La Coste Couronne, and opposite the Cross, take the path on your left that will take you to the Treilles trail. (Watch out for beehives in the woods) Be respectful, keep your dogs on a leash when you are walking along a field where a herd is grazing.

Longcol and its valley – 7,6 km

The circuit will guide you through fields and woods, to the Aveyron valley. A walk without great difficulty, except for the climb of the ladder at Longcol, which is fixed on the rock. The path which dominates the Aveyron valley, will allow you to discover the castle of Longcol. This old medieval building, which has been restored, is today a private property. The most observant will be able to distinguish the castles of Najac and Courbières. Be respectful, keep your dogs on a leash when you are walking along a field where a herd is grazing.
This loop has been marked as PR Yellow by the Town Hall of La Fouillade.

4 Route de Las Crémades
12270 LA FOUILLADE
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The great Arcanhac loop – 11,4 km

Departure from the church of Arcanhac. A pleasant, shaded nature walk. A slight climb leads to the ridgeline paths, from which you can enjoy the view. A section of quiet, shaded road will allow you to discover hamlets, each with its own unique characteristics. Be respectful and keep your dogs on a leash when walking along a field where a herd is grazing.
This loop has been marked as PR Yellow by the Town Hall of La Fouillade.

Along the Serène – 11,9 km

This circuit is partly composed of small, quiet roads and tree-lined paths along the Serène. Not very difficult. Two pretty viewpoints on the circuit: the first on the Crémades road and the second on the Crouzet plateau. Be respectful, keep your dogs on a leash when you are walking along a field where a herd is grazing.
This loop has been marked as PR Yellow by the Town Hall of La Fouillade.

14 Rue de la Fontaine
12270 LA FOUILLADE
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